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California's redistricting play sets up fight for control of Congress

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state will advance a plan to draw new congressional maps — a move he claims will "end the Trump presidency" and flip the U.S. House to Democrats. Why it matters: Newsom's gambit escalates a red-versus-blue-state standoff ahead of the 2026 midterms — a fight that could decide control of Congress.

Orange County Register · 1d

Newsom’s congressional redistricting drive in California faces political and legal hurdles

Prolonged litigation could block Newsom’s plan from taking effect in 2026 even if he gains voter approval this year. This game is just beginning.

ABC News on MSN · 4h

California to draw new congressional maps: Newsom

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said California will draw new congressional maps that he said "WILL END THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY" and allow Democrats to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Texas redistricting fight continues

ABC News on MSN · 4h

Redistricting clash among lawmakers emerges in Texas, California

ABC News’ political director Averi Harper reports on efforts in Texas and California to redraw congressional maps.

Bloomberg on MSN · 8h

Texas Democrats Weigh Return to State in Redistricting Fight

Democratic lawmakers from Texas say they’re considering their options amid a report they could return to the state as soon as this weekend, a move that may end a standoff in which more than 50 state representatives left in a bid to block controversial new congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump.

The New York Times · 11h

How a U.S. Senate Race Is Shaping the Fight Over Redistricting in Texas

Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are vying to be the tougher candidate on Democratic lawmakers who left Texas, as potential Democratic rivals seek their own spotlight.

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California's redistricting push: Everything we know

California's Democratic leaders are pushing ahead with an effort to redraw the state's Congressional lines this year to try ...

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Newsom advances California redistricting bid to ‘end Trump presidency’ with jab at White House

Redistricting efforts initially gained the country's attention in Texas when Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX), at President Donald Trump's request, called a special session to redraw district lines to boost ...

Newsom is ready to redraw California's maps. Here's an overview of where we stand

California tried to play by a higher set of standards with its independent redistricting, Newsom said. An election in November could change that.

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5 things to know as California moves forward with redistricting

California Democrats are moving forward with plans to potentially redraw the state’s congressional maps as a response to ...

A California special election for redistricting isn’t official yet — but OC’s registrar is already preparing

Bob Page, who oversees Orange County’s elections, says there wouldn’t be enough time to pull off an election if he waits for ...

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CA Legislative Counsel won't say if redistricting push is legal

Legislative Counsel Cara Jenkins has rejected Republican Assemblyman Carl DeMaio's request to analyze the Democratic ...

California launches redistricting fight to ‘nullify’ Texas GOP plan, with Dems poised to gain 5 seats

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the Golden State will move forward with a special election in early ...

'An epic troll': Gavin Newsom speaks Trump's language as redistricting fight heats up

Managing Editor of The Bulwark Sam Stein, president of Brilliant Corners Research Cornell Belcher, and Democratic Congressman ...

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